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I46A Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) Common Configurations Operator

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Overview

A CASS Family of Testers common configurations operator runs CASS testers and associated automated test equipment and performs scheduled maintenance on them. The operator executes and monitors test programs and repairs avionics units by removing and replacing faulty shop replaceable assemblies.

Core Skills

  • Avionics repair through shop-replaceable assembly replacement
  • Automated avionics test execution and monitoring
  • Scheduled maintenance of automated test equipment

Civilian Career Paths

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Avionics Technicians

CASS test execution and replacement of faulty avionics shop-replaceable assemblies transfer directly to component testing and repair.

How to prepare: Practice component troubleshooting with circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters to complement CASS-based testing when pursuing avionics bench-repair positions.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
  • Keep records of maintenance and repair work.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Operating and maintaining automated test equipment and replacing faulty avionics assemblies provide a foundation for industrial electronic equipment diagnosis and repair.

How to prepare: Complete hands-on practice diagnosing and testing industrial electronic equipment to bridge the gap from avionics-specific CASS procedures.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC I46A

    [1] NEC entry "I46A - Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) Common Configurations Operator"; cached text line 6912; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Avionics repair through shop-replaceable assembly replacement, Automated avionics test execution and monitoring, Scheduled maintenance of automated test equipment, Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00), Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

  2. O*NET: Avionics Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Avionics Technicians (O*NET 49-2091.00)

  3. O*NET: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

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